火山的度假屋

If you've never snorkeled but always wanted to learn and try it out, this experience will give you the skills for one of the easiest and most amazing things to do on a tropical vacation! I will help you quickly learn to snorkel and take you out to meet Hilo's beautiful fish. Unlike other tours I won't just give you the equipment and throw you out in the ocean - I'll be with you every step of the way! Other things to note -- I specialize in non-swimmers or people who are fearful of the water. -- All skill levels welcome - tour will be tailored to snorkelers' needs -- Tours are limited to 6 people to ensure safety and the best experience! If you have more than 6 people in your party, please contact me. --Non swimmers and first time snorkelers:: Low tide is the best time for you, usually the am session. High tides create choppy waves and bad conditions. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. I do not own a cell phone - please DO NOT text, email, or try to call me 30 minutes prior to reservation time. 2. Leave valuables locked in your car 3. Rain or shine, no refunds for rain (exceptions: high surf advisories, park closure) 4. Please show up on time! Other people may be snorkeling that day. 5. Floatation devices and snorkel equipment provided. 6. BRING: towel and water socks/shoes if you have them 7. come dressed and ready to go

First, I'll pick you up at the Bayfront Hilo Bus Terminal, across from Abundant Life. Then we will head to the cows in Onomea! Our Cow Cuddle Therapy starts with a basic safety tutorial, and then we enter the paddock to meet the cows. After a brief introduction we will then: -Pet cows -Hug cows -Learn all about cows and how they benefit the garden and the environment! Afterwards, I'll drop you off in Hilo!

Aloha and Welcome as we gather around the information table at Sharkey's 100-year old farmhouse in the historic plantation village of Papaikou. Sample our freshly brewed 100% Hawaiian coffee or cacao tea, grown right here on the farm. From there we begin an easy walk through our orchards where you'll learn about Hawaiian coffee growth and production. Interwoven behind the coffee are rows of cacao trees. Depending on the time of year, you can usually see tiny flowers and large, multi-colored pods hanging from trunks and branches. Long, heavy vanilla vines grow up the cacao trees, nature's perfect trellis! We'll show you how each vanilla orchid is delicately hand-pollinated to produce long "hands" of vanilla beans. We'll then proceed to the "Slab" where the pods are 'cracked' before the fermentation process. Next we move into the greenhouse where flats of newly planted seedlings just beginning their journey grow alongside large screens filled with coffee and cacao beans slowly drying to perfection. Finally we'll move into our certified Chocolate Kitchen where the Magic happens! Who wants a taste? Free samples! Other things to note Parents, please supervise young children at all times and be respectful of the areas marked Private. (Zen Treehouse Retreat is for registered guests only). There are no stairs to navigate and the restroom is equipped with handrails. We are a working farm and invite you to enjoy your surroundings!

After looking at some sample shirts, we will go in the yard and see what kind of leaves/plants/shapes/stencils you would like to use as the stencil for your shirt. This is rain forest with a lot of ferns and trees. Not like these don't grow elsewhere, I was told this is not just an Hawaiian thing, but this is where I am and where I can show you. Just a fun activity using the beauty we have around. You can pick out a shirt and we will mix a bleaching solution of the right strength for the color shirt picked. Additional shirts will be available for a small fee if desired, they make nice souvenirs :) Group size up to 4 people. My outdoor studio is screened in, masks and gloves are provided. We lay out our shirts and spray them with the solution front and back and wait what happens. While we have something to drink and talk story, the shirts get double washed and you can take the damp shirt with you.

We will begin the session with pranayama, breathing to focus inwardly. I teach a special mudra, or hand gesture, to go along with the breathing. Following we will start some simple asanas, postures, to warm up. We then move into vinyasa, flow yoga. I usually start with a basic 'sun salutation' which I learned in India. After vinyasa flow, we will practice the standing postures for balance. The session will conclude with stretching and complete relaxation in 'savasana' on the floor. Other things to note No experience is necessary before attending this yoga session. We will move at your own pace, making modifications to fit the practice to you.